Events in York From 30th March – 5th April 2026

You can find a mix of events in York this week, from outdoor walks and art exhibitions to live music and comedy.

This week’s schedule includes a guided walk along the River Ouse on 29 March, starting at the Millennium Bridge and moving upstream toward Micklegate Bar. The route follows paths used for farming transport, with early purple orchids visible near footpaths managed by York City Council's Environment Service.

Further south, Bootham Bar Gallery, located in a community-leased arts space, hosts an exhibition of work from local artists using recycled materials. Talks on sustainable practice are held until 3 April.

Evenings feature moderate nightlife: stand-up comedy takes place weekly at the Old Eyre Inn in Fishergate, starting at 8.15pm and running into late hours. Nearby, The Star Inn, situated near York Station’s western access point, hosts live rock on Wednesdays, with local folk-rock acts such as the River Foss Collective performing consistently since mid-2024.

On Saturday evening (3 April), a pop-up acoustic session will take place in Clifton Park between 7pm and 9pm near the playground area. Sound levels are kept low to avoid disruption during school term time.

These events reflect York’s balance, heritage sites like Minster grounds or Roman walls coexist with newer public engagement initiatives tied directly to transport hubs such as Railway Station. For times and access details across venues including City Cruises York drop-off points, consult official listings before attending.